YOU helped make this Victorian-era Ball Gown
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3 жыл бұрынI needed a new dress to make for an upcoming costuming event. Next thing I knew I was making a super fancy ball gown from the 1840s. There were a few hiccups here and there but I think the finished dress turned out great!
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** SUPPLIES **
Laughing Moon #117 Ball Gown pattern: www.laughingmoonmercantile.co...
Bronze Silk: www.silkbaron.com/product_p/8...
Red Silk: www.silkbaron.com/product_p/4...
Ribbon: www.etsy.com/shop/lesbonribbon
Tarlatan: shop.takachpress.com/Tarlatan...
Organdy: www.renaissancefabrics.net/pr...
** IMAGE SOURCES AND REFERENCES **
My 1840s dress re-fit video: • Re-Sewing My Old Costu...
Mid 19th century crinolines:
www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
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1830s fashion plates:
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1840s fashion plates:
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Bronze, red, and black inspiration dress: www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1840s dress with hooks:
www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1860s dresses with lacing:
www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1830s dresses with hooks:
www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
1860s Wrap Around Bertha: www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
Dresses with bows:
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thedreamstress.com/2018/08/ra...
www.rct.uk/collection/403410/...
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I may not always have time to respond to all comments but know that I do read and appreciate them!
@janetwarkentin410 3 жыл бұрын
I hemmed a friend's silk wedding dress by hand by hanging it from a chandelier, the dress was on a coat hanger, which meant that the bulk of the dress wasn't on my lap. It was quite easy to heam that way. If you put a hook in the ceiling of your sewing room you could do the same thing
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Huh, I'd never thought of doing that but it makes sense and would probably make it easier to keep the fabric layers separated. Thanks!
@rd6203 3 жыл бұрын
😳 GENIUS!
@haliku9705 3 жыл бұрын
I’m usually really not a fan of 1840s fashion, but this dress is lovely! I love the color scheme and the cut
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I used to think the 40s were a little dull compared to eras befor and after it but I've learned to appreciate the more subtle, romantic style
@sparkydoodle96 3 жыл бұрын
It makes me unbelievably happy that me watching other people work on their sewing projects while procrastinating on my own projects actually fund their sewing projects 😅😅 the only good thing ti come out of capitalism
@LauraIngallsGunn 3 жыл бұрын
I am STILL heartbroken that we had to postpone, even knowing it was for the best. It's particularly hard since I now see what I missed. THIS AMAZING DRESS! It is absolutely beautiful Dixie. I also really appreciate "Mockup number 76". I'm making a Regency bodiced petticoat (that no one is ever going to see) and have been making mockups for two full days. TWO DAYSSSSS Fingers crossed that we will gather in the near future. I am amazed at how you linked all the footage at the end! I must know how this magic is done. :) Thank you so much.
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Quicktime player screen recording (I'm on a Mac). And yes, I'm so sad that we had to move it but I'm just glad everyone stays healthy and safe. This too shall pass ❤❤
@judithcollins3744 3 жыл бұрын
Showing the other friends who were hoping to attend was a wonderful treat. I wish more creators shared others efforts too. THANK YOU.
@Deuteronomy-uw8ls 3 жыл бұрын
I have 4 sons 9m-13 years I get so excited every time I see a historic costumer with kids. Lol.
@margod51 3 жыл бұрын
Condolences/cobgratulations ,I can barely make do with 3 dogs
@MsBlulucky 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are such high quality and fun to watch - it's a crime that you don't have more subscribers!
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@AmazingJellyfish 3 жыл бұрын
Also, please. Please please do share opinions on Bridgestone.
@judithcollins3744 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I became a new one today, and have a lot of interesting posted videos to catch up on. I feel a marathon weekend coming soon. This gown is gorgeous! And you look timeless in it.
@daxxydog5777 3 жыл бұрын
Honey, I’d stick that copy shop pattern on a usb drive and head over to a copy shop and save the time. B&W copies are like a buck or two where I live. I’m lucky though, I work for a construction company and we have a large format printer so I’ve printed 36” patterns for free. That’s a gorgeous gown. I love the color!
@julianebuchheit3343 3 жыл бұрын
How wonderful, well done!! However it always makes me so nervous watching people use the rotary cutter haha!
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I've been using the rotary for years and I can distinctly remember multiple snagged fingernails, a couple sliced thumb pads and at least one hair trimming! But what's sewing without a little danger, eh? 😂 thanks for watching!
@sveapollock2537 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful dress! I’m not a brown fan but I would not call this brown. It’s more of a beautiful bronze. I see golds in it as well as the red and the red trim just sets it all off. Red is one of my favorite colors and an absolutely perfect trim for this dress. It looks fabulous on you and you should be very proud of it. I know it must be disappointing not to be able to wear it for your event. BUT look at the good side, when you do have an event you will not have a mad rush to finish a costume for an event. Although, if you are anything like me, you may decide that it’s a great opportunity to make another. I really applaud you ingenuity in overcoming some obstacles as your plans change or the pattern or construction changes your direction for you. Just one piece of advice. I know how expensive silk is and just fabric in general but always order some extra fabric. Especially when using an historical pattern. They are sometimes difficult to interpret or just plain wrong and you may need to cut another piece. I once cut out a dress and did not realize that there was a different sheen to the fabric until I had the bodice put together and tried it on for fit. Luckily I only had to re-cut every other piece to make it right but it was really fortunate that I had ordered that extra yard of silk. Stuff happens. All the time. You know you’ve become a seamstress when you figure out the mess so that you beautiful dress doesn’t get added to the UFO pile. And yes I “pile” too. I’m learning to fold parts together (bodice, skirt, sleevils, etc.) and put them in a plastic bin. But they WANT to be in a pile and somehow they just get there on their own. At least that’s what I tell myself when I realize that there is a dreaded pile again. I know they just jump on the bed when I leave the room.
@ladycerebellum 3 жыл бұрын
Wow it looks amazing! You're so well suited to this style with the center part hair and off the shoulder neckline!
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you!
@digitaldgirl4459 3 жыл бұрын
Use the tarlington just for about 10 to 12 inches height of the hem line and use a softer, lighter lining for the rest of the skirts. It is much like adding horse hair braid on a hem for stability. The dress turned out gorgeous.
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah, that would have worked better, plus it's way cheaper than horsehair!
@shonitagarcia3222 3 жыл бұрын
GORGEOUS! That's nonsense! You can never be over- dressed! Go big or stay home is what I always say! Thank you so much for sharing this. Great job! Yayyy!!!
@maryorosco1027 2 жыл бұрын
Something I've noticed other historical sewer's doing is using a small amount of tarlitin along the bottom to hold the fabric out so you dont have to line the full skirt
@stevezytveld6585 3 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely in love with how the CosTube community has figured out how to hack the system to generate more ad revenue for our virtual friends. Glad I could contribute to the oh-so-stunning silk. The repair work on the lace is flawless. The dress is stunning. It makes me realize that my wedding dress was accidently styled after this generation of gown. Stay safe, Kiddo. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Cathy, I always enjoy reading your comments ❤
@stevezytveld6585 3 жыл бұрын
@@DixieDIY Well Woman. Thank you, I look forward to your uploads. I've been enjoying this odd little world-building we're banging about in. You thinkin' about doing the Costube skill swap that's just popped up?
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
@@stevezytveld6585 Possibly, but I haven't looked into it much yet. Honestly, I forgot about it until you mentioned it. I'll have to go review the excel sheet.
@kray3883 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if this is just a KZfaq entertainment choice or not, but sometimes your videos remind me of when I realized that I have ADHD. Getting distracted and forgetting something, or getting distracted and accidentally doing something the wrong way, or generally getting distracted... But also hyper focusing and being kind of obsessive when I start working on details, or not even noticing what's going on around me because I'm too focused on something. In retrospect I've had that my whole life, but the pandemic and a few other things just destroyed all the coping strategies I had. At least realizing it kind of helped me deal with it, not like everything is instantly amazing but I feel like I at least know what's happening sometimes. It's not that I can't pay attention, it's just that I can't always choose what I'm paying attention to.
@New_Wave_Nancy 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic dress! I'm so pleased to come along on this costuming journey with you.
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you're here!
@polkadot8788 3 жыл бұрын
I hate darts too. It's why I'm loving 19teens/early 20s atm. Oh and I have discovered yokes and smock/pinafore styles. No darts yay
@taylors5145 Жыл бұрын
Stunning! And giving major queen Victoria vibes in the reveal.
@PocketFullofPoseys 3 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely ball gown! The color of the silk is beautiful. You look fantastic!
@erkschadeable 2 жыл бұрын
I'm drooling over the lace! Beautiful!
@lindateller9325 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. You’ve done an amazing job!
@alaskacosplay Жыл бұрын
Im working on my version of an 1840s ball gown and the skirt is attached to a straight waisted strapless bodice on the interior while the pointed bodice is on the outside and is snug on my shoulder blades, basically making my 1840s dress easier to make for me and I get structure from the bodice itself. And I made it out of Neoprene and I have basically built an inner corset that hooks closed in the back.
@az_twist6267 3 жыл бұрын
You will be the "belle of the ball". Gorgeous!
@az_twist6267 3 жыл бұрын
(Eventually!)
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, yeah, eventually! Thanks
@nicolawebb6025 Жыл бұрын
You have the patience of a saint. And thank goodness as it's a beautiful outcome
@angelaross1 2 жыл бұрын
Oh Dixie! I’m smitten too
@CraftsyPenguin 3 жыл бұрын
oh gods, it's such a beautiful dress! Yea, 1840's are definitely my favourite 19th century era :D Also, awwww at the baby sounds and cameo at the end :))
@annayoung4220 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous and a happy coincidence for me- I've been looking at silk baron to find a nice shade of brown and dark red to make plate 5 in Eighteenth-Century French Fashion Plates! Looks like you did my homework for me as those look awesome together!! Great job as always!
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
thanks! I just hope the video did a good job of portraying the shades of silk
@annayoung4220 3 жыл бұрын
@@DixieDIY I have some of the toffee so I know I like that, I was mostly procrastinating ordering swatches for the red color lol.
@kimberlyshutt8171 2 жыл бұрын
OMG! LOVE!! 😍 The accent bow and piping color was perfect choice!
@Pour_La_Victoire 3 жыл бұрын
Your finished dress is lovely! That vintage red ribbon is especially charming, looking forward to your video on making the headdress. The 1840s can be deceptively difficult and you managed the silhouette and trimmings very well!
@laurahi3468 3 жыл бұрын
It is absolutely stunning!! It was a roller-coaster watching you throughout the process, I always very much appreciate when you actually show that not everything is going smoothly all the time, so I don't feel so alone in my often chaotic sewing endeavors 😄 I hope your channel grows some more and from the next ad revenue you can buy a nice dressform!!
@sardee1315 3 жыл бұрын
Me, too! She's one of the few that shows actual frustration AND the problem. I almost feel like, if she can do it I can too (not true, LOL, that's like following a Bob Ross painting show) but I've tried hand sewing hems and it's impossible without TONS of practice. I'll stick to embroidery and leave the costume-period-sewing garments to the pros.. I'm just SO happy me watching means she can make money! That's cool.
@michellecornum5856 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE accidentally sewing a ball gown as much as I love accidentally sewing something out of silk. Good work. Stay well.
@valentinacavalottivelasco9484 2 жыл бұрын
this dress is so beautiful! The color combination is really great and the piping details are cheffs kiss
@tarahankins5566 3 жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful! I love that lace in the collar so much!
@juliekernerova2405 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel has quickly become one of my favourites!
@TayaSews 3 жыл бұрын
You're serving pure Dora Spenlow in this gown! Beautiful work :)
@HistoricalBelle Жыл бұрын
AMAZING!!!! I also love how the theme is friendship!
@Sewingistherapy 3 жыл бұрын
I love it! You look amazing!
@susankellam8844 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous! You look like you just stepped out of an 1840's soiree.
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan 😊
@Mamasmovietime 10 ай бұрын
New to your channel. Catching up with all the lovely things you have made. I must say that this is one of my favorites. Beautiful color combinations and the trims are spectacular. Great job 🎉🎉🎉❤
@Ompe8 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful dress. love your fabric/trim color choices...
@fernlintner65 3 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@ClusterFrock 3 жыл бұрын
It’s so pretty! I can’t wait to see it in person. :D
@marinalenzi3150 3 жыл бұрын
This turned out so beautifully!
@e.urbach7780 3 жыл бұрын
That is so pretty!
@lidiarivera1836 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year! thank you for the recommendations
@Elingebeth 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, that looks AMAZING! 🤩
@EdwardianTailor 3 жыл бұрын
It’s spectacular!
@galaxysprinkles1573 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite periods, so maybe I'm biased, but I don't care - it's soooo pretty! :D You did such a good job with the fit and the decorations, and the colours look great on you!
@EyesRPrettyDarnAweso 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I didn’t even think about editing the pdf pattern sizes and what not in photoshop :P I really love your channel, regardless of what decade you make! You’re one of my favorite sewing channels and I can’t wait to see the next video
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you're here
@girlofdifferentera2922 3 жыл бұрын
So wonderful to see that it all came together so nicely for you!!!!
@KimHazer 3 жыл бұрын
So gorgeous!! You did an amazing job!!
@Majmysza 3 жыл бұрын
This dress is amazing! Such a good job!
@mioutx 3 жыл бұрын
Your dress is stunning and you look stunning in it!
@bettystimetravels6372 3 жыл бұрын
It turned out great! I enjoy your videos a lot!
@TealCheetah 3 жыл бұрын
Re-watched this. Gosh you made such a pretty dress! And a lot of your struggles and comments were so relatable.
@TealCheetah 3 жыл бұрын
The dress turned out so well!!!!
@911nmg 3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, so happy watching gives you some money to make art
@SarahBent 3 жыл бұрын
Its beautiful! I absolutely love the cut of the bodice. And the Bertha looks lovely.
@jaymarie8065 Жыл бұрын
beautiful
@Emmajen 3 жыл бұрын
I love how informative and educational this video was, and how thorough your links are! :) absolutely beautiful result ♡
@maryhardcastle5362 10 ай бұрын
Yey!yey!end result' .
@theoffkeydiva 3 жыл бұрын
So pretty 🤩 great job, both the dress and the video
@trudicole3520 3 жыл бұрын
I am smitten with this dress too you have done a great job
@terriannswallow4948 3 жыл бұрын
This dress is BEAUTIFUL! That tab on the shoulder for the applied bertha is such a great detail. I love watching your videos 🎉
@charlessoutherton8946 3 жыл бұрын
who else gets anxious when watching people use rotary cutters...just me or do you guys get it too ahahaha I'm scissors all the way. amazing gown, love your creations been watching you for a while, cant wait to see more creations this year
@kerryanderson7131 3 жыл бұрын
i'm anxious bc of how she's holding it, it has me worried she might still get cut even thought there's a "guard" - there are different sizes of rotary cutters much like scissors so you can get more precision
@celticgoddess81 3 жыл бұрын
Mocking up is part of the process. Good job powering through it. :D
@celticgoddess81 3 жыл бұрын
I know its too late now... but maybe you should have done just a small hem facing in the tarleton.
@celticgoddess81 3 жыл бұрын
OOOO it came out great and looks super cute on you!
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Just a hem facing would have been MUCH easier to wrangle. I'd definitely try that option on a future project.
@nix_cosplay 2 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing! I love your hair and headpiece too
@katconnors 3 жыл бұрын
Well done on the dress! Looking forward to that ~oPiNiOnS~ on Bridgerton vid. :)
@Facehairviking 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I just found you / subscribed. What great presentation/video and such fascinating work. Thank you !
@Sew_Learning 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Oh Wow! This dress is awesome! You did an amazing job! I love it and I love your hair and ribbons! This looks really really good! Thank you for putting up where we can buy the silk, tarlatan and organdy. I cannot find anywhere in Australia to buy theses. Maybe my search engine is cheating me! Look after yourself, stay safe and thank you again. Sending best wishes from Down Under ❤️🌺🇦🇺😎
@stevethecrochunter1156 3 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful! How long (minus the mockups) did it take you to make?
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
thanks! probably about a week for mock ups then three weeks for constructing the dress, working a few hours at a time although not every day.
@TealCheetah 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on ad revenue! Fabric for a channel project was a perfect way to spend it! :)
@AmazingJellyfish 3 жыл бұрын
Yay, you have a dress and I helped. Like hamburger helper. Or was it shake n bake?
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And now I'm hungry 😆
@shes78rpms 2 жыл бұрын
Will you make a tutorial for the hair decoration you made seen at the end of the video? I'm a huge fan of the 1840s and I'm planning a ballgown for January 2022. Having some idea of how to ornament my hairstyle would be delightful!
@DixieDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Actually, yes I did make a tutorial. It’s in the second half of this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJ14educuKyYmGg.html
@shes78rpms 2 жыл бұрын
@@DixieDIY ohhh thank you so much!!!
@adriennturi5650 2 жыл бұрын
May I ask what kind of corset is worn for this project? :) (Or if there is a pettern for it?) Thank you. :-)
@DixieDIY 2 жыл бұрын
I wore this corset: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrCRnMWXp5aqk58.html (Laughing Moon Dore Corset) for this video but for this era I'd actually recommend the one I made in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edqja9h6nbiWcpc.html (Black Snail 1840s-1860s corset)
@laurenloertscher1319 3 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your twill tape from? I was having trouble finding it online.
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Twilltape.com, they only sell in huge quantities tho. That was a 72 yard roll!
@laurenloertscher1319 3 жыл бұрын
@@DixieDIY awesome, I love buying in bulk
@samanchandrika7239 Жыл бұрын
What use this fabric ?
@ushere5791 2 жыл бұрын
@kmscheid3303 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I don't know if you'll see this late comment, but how do you word the google search for a bertha? Cool dress, great material choice. I really like your videos.
@DixieDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Like, if you're Google searching Berthas for research? I'd try searching along with other relevant keywords like Victorian or 1840s/50s/60s or ballgown bertha.
@judithcollins3744 3 жыл бұрын
@@DixieDIY WHY is it called a Bertha?
@99flutter Жыл бұрын
@@judithcollins3744 this is late, but it's an anglicism of the French word berthe, meaning the exact same thing. as for why the french called it une berthe, idk. best theory is that they named it after a queen Berthe who was known for being modest.
@taniaotero4295 2 жыл бұрын
How much yards are you need?
@DixieDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Of fabric for the dress? 5. Of trim, about one half yard
@Ventura0404 2 жыл бұрын
Oh please please please for less than $20 by a glove when you’re using a rotary cutter. If you think you’re not gonna get your hand cut weight you will. Please buy gloves
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